University of Rajasthan (Uniraj) has suspended PhD admission interviews. The university issued a directive on June 10, 2024, to all department heads. This halt is immediate. New interview schedules will be released soon. The decision follows student concerns regarding admission procedures.
PhD Admissions Deferred
Prof. S.K. Gupta, Convener of RU PhD Admissions, sent an official letter. It instructed departments to pause interviews. No admission information should be shared until further notice. This impacts candidates scheduled for interviews starting June 16.
Student Concerns Drive Decision
Student groups raised issues with the announced candidate lists. The lists lacked category-wise divisions. This includes General, OBC, SC, ST, and EWS categories. The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) voiced these concerns. They stated that having twice the number of candidates as seats is problematic without clear categorization.
This lack of transparency could lead to unfair selection processes. Students argued this violates Ordinance 124, Point 5.6. This ordinance mandates clear reservation policies.
Revised Schedule Expected
The university will publish a new timetable. This will include updated instructions and seat matrix details. Candidates should monitor the official website, uniraj.ac.in. They should avoid visiting campus premises.
Key Points:
- PhD interview admissions are temporarily suspended.
- University cited student representations for the delay.
- Issues include lack of category-wise candidate lists.
- Transparency and reservation policy adherence were questioned.
- A revised schedule will be released on the university website.
